I've encountered an unexpected behavior while working with Swift and Objective-C interoperability involving the #selector() expression. Typically, when using #selector(), I understand that it's common to specify the type (class or instance) that declares the method to help the compiler identify the correct selector.
However, I noticed that in certain scenarios, I can use #selector() without explicitly qualifying the selector with a type, especially when referencing methods within the same class or with @objc annotated members.
Here's an example that works as expected:
class MyClass: NSObject {
@objc func myMethod() {
let selector = #selector(myMethod)
}
}
While the above code works fine, I encountered an unusual behavior when trying to use #selector() within a Swift extension of an @objc class or when bridging between Swift and Objective-C.
Could someone explain the underlying mechanics and potential pitfalls of using #selector() in these specific contexts? Are there any best practices or alternative approaches to ensure safe and consistent behavior across different scenarios?
I tried using the #selector() expression in various scenarios:
- Within the same class without specifying the type.
- Within a Swift extension of an
@objcclass. - When bridging between Swift and Objective-C.
I expected the #selector() expression to work consistently across all scenarios, either requiring or not requiring the type specification based on Swift's interoperability rules with Objective-C.
I encountered unexpected behavior where:
#selector()worked without specifying the type within the same class.#selector()failed to work within a Swift extension of an@objcclass or when bridging between Swift and Objective-C.
I'm looking to understand the underlying mechanics, potential pitfalls, and best practices for using #selector() in these specific contexts to ensure safe and consistent behavior.